How to get from Ho Chi Minh city to Can Tho?

Ho Chi Minh city is the biggest city in the south of Vietnam. Formerly Saigon. Can Tho is a big city located on the right bank of the Hau River, in the Mekong Delta. The distance from Saigon to Can Tho is about 169km. There are many routes to get from Saigon to Can Tho, in addition the traffic situation is not too complicated so you can transfer easily. It will take about 3 to 4 hours to travel this distance.

To get from Saigon to Can Tho, visitors can choose from the following means:

This is full detail information:

1/ From Saigon to Can Tho by local bus

This is the popular mean of transportation with many buses from Saigon to Can Tho every day:

• Ticket price: 120.000 – 140.000 VND/pax
• Travel time: 3-4 hours
• Departure time: 7.00 AM to 10.00 PM, every 30 minutes
• Pick up point in Saigon: Mien Tay bus station
• Drop off point in Can Tho: Can Tho bus station
• Advantages: low cost, many buses to choose
• Disadvantages: have to take taxi between hotel and bus station
  Could not communicate with driver in case of trouble as he could not speak English. Not many foreign tourists choose this means

>>>Reference to book local bus ticket at bus station. Some bus companies: Phuong Trang, Hoang Long, Vu Linh…

2/ From Saigon to Can Tho by tourist bus

In the contrast to local bus, the high quality tourist buses bring the greater convenience and comfort: high class leather furniture, wifi,  USB port, electric port… The tourist buses will pick up passengers in some places in the old quarter or one meeting point in the city center so it is easy to go there by taxi.

• Price: 120.000 – 220.000 VND/pax
• Travel time: 3 -4 hours
• Time schedule: Earliest one at 5.00AM and latest one at 22.00 ( Every 1 hour)
• Advantages: clean, luxurious and not many passengers in the bus ( 9-13 pax/bus)
• Disadvantages: Not proactive in time or travel route.

>>>Some tourist bus companies for reference:

Loc Phat limousine

• Ticket price: 120.000 – 180.000 VND
• Departure time in Saigon: from 5.00 AM to 22.00 daily. Every 1 hour – 1 bus
• Departure time in Can Tho: from 3.00 AM to 21.00 daily.
• Travel time: 3.5 – 4 hours
• Pick up point: Saigon office – 354 Ly Thuong Kiet str, District 10
• Drop off point: Can Tho office – 89 Nguyen Binh, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho
• Tel: 0292 3 777 735 – 0292 3 779 777

Vu Linh limousine

• Ticket price: 120.000 – 180.000 VND
• Departure time in Saigon: from 4.00 AM to 23.00 daily. Every 1 hour – 1 bus
• Departure time in Can Tho: from 3.00 AM to 21.00 daily.
• Travel time: 3.5 hours
• Pick up point: Mien Tay bus station
• Drop off point: Can Tho bus station
• Tel: 1900 7009

3/ From Saigon to Can Tho by motorbike

From Saigon to Can Tho is not too far and the road is quite convenience for motorbike. So for those who love adventure and discover by motorbike, it would be a unforgettable experience

• Motorbike for rent: 12 – 15 USD/day – not included gasoline
• Travel route: Saigon city – National road 1A – Long An – Tien Giang – Vinh Long – Can Tho
• Travel time: 4 hours
• Advantages: Proactive in time, low cost, could stop anywhere on the way for photos and enjoy the beautiful landscapes
• Disadvantages: Could be tired, pay attention to ride, following the traffic law. May be dangerous on road when riding in Vietnam.

>>>Reference to rent motorbike in Saigon:

Flamingo Travel in Ho Chi Minh city
Add: 30A Do Quang Chau, Pham Ngu Lao ward, Dist 1
Tel: 098 675 1020
Web: flamingotravel.com.vn

Thanh Dat motorbike
Add: 115/21 Ly Van Si str, Ward 13, Phu Nhuan dist.
Tel: 0909 269 732
Web: chothuexemayhcm.com

4/ From Saigon to Can Tho by taxi

Easy to take taxi from Saigon to Can Tho. However, the fare is quite high. Please check the price before using the service.  People use taxi for some urgent cases or not for travelling purpose.
The taxi fare is about 2.000.000 VND/way.

5/ From Saigon to Can Tho by private car

Tourists usually use private car for the transfer from Saigon to Can Tho 2 days combine with some other sightseeing destinations as Ben Tre, Vinh Long, or Phu Quoc. With an experience driver, the trip will be interesting.

• Travel time; 3-4 hours
• Price: 2.200.000 VND/way
• Advantages: Proactive in time, safe, and your travel routes are guaranteed, private space, no wasting time for waiting.
• Disadvantages: High cost than other public transportations.

>>>Reference for the price of private car from Saigon to Can Tho